Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 closed Henrique Martin/g1 The Galaxy Z Fold8, Samsung's new foldable cell phone, went on sale in Brazil this Thursday (6). Announced at the end of July, the device gained an intermediate format, similar to the size of a passport. Prices range from R$12,600, for the version with 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of internal storage, to R$14,200, for the model with 12 GB of RAM and 512 GB of space. With the device closed, the Z Fold8 differs from the Ultra version by having a wider display than the average for modern cell phones. ? Want to buy better? Receive tests and tips from the Buying Guide in your email. Samsung launch lineup in 2026: above, the Galaxy Watch9. Below, from left to right, the Z Fold8, Z Flip8 and Z Fold8 Ultra Disclosure While the iPhone 17 adopts the 9:19.5 aspect ratio, the Samsung model uses 10:16 on the 5.5-inch external screen. The look is reminiscent of old Blackberry devices, but without the physical keyboard. This external part offers space for typing messages and browsing the internet. It is a small device, very comfortable to use. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 closed Henrique Martin/g1 When opened, the cell phone reveals the 7.6-inch internal screen, in a 4:3 aspect ratio, similar to a small tablet or a Kindle digital book reader from Amazon. The format allows you to divide applications into two halves and facilitates video consumption. It does have a black bar around the edges, however. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 open playing video Henrique Martin/g1 The smartphone weighs 201 grams and is 9.7 millimeters thick when closed. Opened, the thickness drops to 4.5 millimeters, a measurement lower than that of Apple's iPhone Air, which is 5.6 millimeters. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 open, with the internal screen facing down Henrique Martin/g1 Samsung changed the structure of the folding screen, which is now made of titanium. The system uses a titanium alloy film, 30% thinner than a strand of hair, added to a plate of the same material underneath the OLED panel. The manufacturer's objective is to reduce the crease in the middle of the screen. Despite the structural change, the marking remains visible and perceptible to the touch when browsing the internal display. The Galaxy Z Fold8's screen uses titanium to disguise the crease in the middle, but it's still there Henrique Martin/g1 In design, the unevenness of the camera module on the back makes the device unstable when placed on a table, even with a protective cover. The Z Fold8's photographic set follows a similar solution to that adopted in the Galaxy S25 Edge, launched last year. The cell phone has a 50 megapixel dual rear camera, consisting of a main lens with 2x optical zoom and a wide angle lens. The two front cameras have 10 megapixels of resolution. Galaxy Z Fold8 dual camera Henrique Martin/g1 Who are the Galaxy Z Fold8's competitors? Rumors from websites specializing in technology indicate that the square format should also be adopted by Apple in its foldable cell phone, scheduled for this year. The manufacturer does not comment on devices that have not yet been launched. Chinese brands, such as Huawei, already use this design alternative abroad. In the world of foldables of other formats (larger and smaller), Samsung's main competitor is Motorola, with the Razr line in three models: Razr Fold (large) and Razr 70 / 70 Ultra (flip style). Below are some foldable cell phone options available in online stores in August. Prices in the stores consulted ranged from R$3,000 to R$12,600. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Motorola Razr Fold Motorola Razr 70 Ultra Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 FE This report was produced with total editorial independence by our team of specialized journalists and collaborators. If the reader chooses to purchase a product from the links provided, Globo will be able to earn revenue through commercial partnerships. We clarify that Globo does not have any control or responsibility regarding the eventual purchasing experience, even if using the links provided. Questions or complaints regarding the product purchased and/or the purchase, payment and delivery process must be directed directly to the responsible retailer. Shower cleaning: the terror of cleaning